Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Date of Audit
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Time Audit Start
Previous Inspection
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This Section of the Audit will review the progress of the most recent audit undertaken
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has the last inspection been reviewed
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Are there outstanding actions
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Add outstanding actions
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Add responsible person
External Facades and Car Park
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This section of the audit will cover the surrounding public space surrounding the centre including garden beds, car park, surrounding streets and facades of the building
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Pedestrian access and walkways are clear and defined
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Hand rails are fitted where required and maintained
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Does the centre have accessible/disabled parking and adequate parking
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Does the centre have relevant council signage in place
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Footpaths are free from cracks and obstructive tree roots that would pose potential hazards to the community
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Does the centre have adequate bins, stored safely and accessible by Council Waste Management Staff
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External lighting is in operational
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Is all external lighting operational and complete (Missing or broken bulbs?)
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All fences are secure and free from obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard
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Free of visible cracks or damage to building facades (structural or aesthetic)
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Are the windows clean and free from debris with fly screens affixed
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Guttering is free from debris holes and are connected firmly to the building
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for External Facades and Car Park
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Photos External Facades and Car Park
Entry, Foyer and Hall Way
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This Section of the audit will cover entry, foyer and hallway of the building.
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Child proof gate is in good working order (self closing) & relevant signage displayed
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All entry doors are in good working order, including locks, security latches and access panels
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CPR chart current and displayed
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Emergency Evacuation information displayed at exit
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Visitors book available and correctly completed.
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Appropriate signs are displayed (e.g. smoking, allergy aware, health warnings)
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Internal lights are in good working order
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Mains switchboard is accessible
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Skylights are in good order and free from damage
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for this area
Room 1
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Room name
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Signs are positioned to advise of safety services (e.g. First Aid Station, Defibrillator, Asthma/Anaphylactic Kits)
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Internal lighting and illuminated exit signs operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present a utilised in this space
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Waste disposal facilities are provided for all types of waste (e.g. food, paper)
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Waste disposal facilities can cope with all waste generated on site
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Seating is provided that is suitable for the work being carried out<br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Emergency procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services<br>
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Carpeted floors are clean and free from damage
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Vinyl floors are clean and free from damage
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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Doors to outside area operational and lockable
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Storeroom doors are closed and secured and inaccessible to children
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Emergency evacuation information displayed at exit
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CPR Chart current and displayed
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Use of natural light and ventilation
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Cool drinking water is available
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Notes on this area
Storage Room
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Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels
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Store room free of obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards
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Equipment stored in a neat and organised manner
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Beds and bedding stored neatly
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There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height and not over hanging <br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for this space
Children's Bathroom
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Tiles are clean clear and free of damage
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Toilets are clean and operational
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Sinks are clean and operational (self closing taps)
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional
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Doors to outside area operational and lockable
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Notes for Children's Bathroom
Room 2
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Room name
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Signs are positioned to advise of safety services (e.g. First Aid Station, Defibrillator, Asthma/Anaphylactic Kits)
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Internal lighting and illuminated exit signs operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present a utilised in this space
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Waste disposal facilities are provided for all types of waste (e.g. food, paper)
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Waste disposal facilities can cope with all waste generated on site
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Seating is provided that is suitable for the work being carried out<br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Emergency procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services<br>
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Carpeted floors are clean and free from damage
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Vinyl floors are clean and free from damage
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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Doors to outside area operational and lockable
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Storeroom doors are closed and secured and inaccessible to children
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Emergency evacuation information displayed at exit
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CPR Chart current and displayed
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Use of natural light and ventilation
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Cool drinking water is available
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Notes on this area
Storage Room
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Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels
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Store room free of obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards
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Equipment stored in a neat and organised manner
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Beds and bedding stored neatly
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There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height and not over hanging <br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for this space
Children's Bathroom
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Tiles are clean clear and free of damage
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Toilets are clean and operational
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Sinks are clean and operational (self closing taps)
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Sinks are clean and operational (self closing taps)
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional
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Doors to outside area operational and lockable
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Notes for Children's Bathroom
Nappy Change Area
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Tiles are clean clear and free of damage
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Nappy Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Hydraulic change bench operational
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Nappy change pad free of damage and clean
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Children's bath operational and clean
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Nappies and nappy change equipment well stocked and kept in safe manner
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
Cot Room
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Room is kept a suitable temperature
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Cots are in good working order
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emergency cot is sign posted and in good working order
Kitchen
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and seperate
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Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Vinyl floor is clean and free from damage
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Tiles are clean and un-damaged
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Fridge is clean, clear and operational
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Medication stored appropriately <br>
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The Zip Water system is operational with operating instructions displayed
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Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with SDS and cabinet sign posted with poisons number
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Knives are secured in a lockable box or cupboard
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Emergency Contact phone numbers displayed near phone <br>
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Safe Work Method Statements for equipment are accessible<br>
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Cleaning checklist up to date
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Electric kettles to be stored out of children's reach<br>
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Fire Blanket is operational and check is up to date
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First Aid Kit and checklist is up to date and in good working order
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Cupboards are clean, in good working order and do not contain any miscellaneous utensils
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Food handling procedures followed
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Temperature Logs completed <br>
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Delivery Check Lists completed
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Correct and safe food storage
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Fridge and freezer at correct Temperature<br>(Fridge -5, Freezer -18 below)
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Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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CPR chart displayed and up to date
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Notes for Kitchen
Staff Room
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Tables & chairs clean and clear
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Workstations are ergonomically satisfactory
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>
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Meal rooms are maintained in a safe and healthy condition and have adequate kitchen facilities<br>
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Staff fridge is clean and set below 5 degrees
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WHS noticeboards are well maintained and contain only relevant and current information (WHS Committee, Work Safe sign, WHS Minutes Child Protection Committee)
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for Staff Room
Outdoor area
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Outdoor Safety Checklist complete and director sign off completed each week
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CPR chart with emergency details is displayed
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External lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Bins are present and utilised in this space
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Artificial grass/softfall is clean and clear and free of damage and meets standard
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Gates to outside area operational and lockable
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Gardens and trees are in good condition
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Equipment safe and well maintained <br>
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Hose reel attached to water mains and in good working condition
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Sandpit operational and clean and cover is operational and completely removed when in use
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Shade structure in good condition
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Children's drinking water available outdoors at all times
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Fixed equipment in good working order and well maintained
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Notes for Outdoor Area
Outdoor storage
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Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels inaccessible to children
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Equipment is stored neatly and safely
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Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with SDS
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There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive strain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height <br>
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Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height<br>
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy
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Good are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards
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Floors are clean and not damaged
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Walls are clean and free from scuff marks
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for space
Storage 1
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Location of storage
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Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels
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Equipment is stored neatly and safely
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Store room free of obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard
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Chemicals securely stored and labeled
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There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height <br>
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Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height<br>
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>
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Goods are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards
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floors are clean and not damaged
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Walls are clean and free from scuff marks
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for this space
Laundry
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space if free of tip, slip and fall hazards
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Tile floor is clean and free from damage
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Washing machine is operational, clean and clear
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Dryer is operational, clean and clear
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Toolboxes are stored neatly and correctly
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Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with current SDS and cupboard labeled
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Relevant safe work procedures up to date and displayed
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Exhaust fan well maintained and operational
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There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>
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Goods are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for Laundry
Staff Toilet
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available
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Bins are present a utilised in this space
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Tiled floor is clean and free from damage
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Toilets are clean and free of waste and in working order
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Hand washing sink clean and clear
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Shower is operational, clean and clear
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Sanitary bins are available and changed regularly
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>
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Notes for Staff Toilets
Centre Office
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Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels
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Internal lighting operational
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Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards
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Workstations are ergonomically satisfactory
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Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>
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Bins are present a utilised in this space
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Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height
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Good are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves
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Pest Control report book up to date
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Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues.
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All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>
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Notes for Centre Office
Electrical Plant and Equipment
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Inspection, testing and tagging program is current and records maintained
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Defective electrical installations, articles and equipment are tagged as being "Out of Service" until repaired or replaced <br>
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Power leads and other electrical plants are in god condition and are all tagged
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Access is restricted at or near any area in which there is a risk of exposure of persons to hazards arising from electricity
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Main switches / circuit breaker switches are installed , clearly labeled and accessible
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Safety switches are used with portable appliances as required <br>
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All switches and power points are in good condition.
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Notes for Electrical Plant and Equipment
Animals
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Animals are clean and healthy & tanks/cages clean
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Safety and health risks are mitigated (allergies)
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Grounds free of animal waste
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Animals not near beds, toys and food areas
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Notes for Animals
Fire
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Emergency Procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services (Including Poisons Information)
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Illuminated exit signs and notices are in working order
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Emergency Wardens have been appointed and publicised
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Fire Exits and routes are clearly marked, easily identifiable and free from obstruction
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Fire Extinguishers suitable to the type of fire that may occur are available and serviced regularly (Every 6 months)
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Emergency bag marked and located as per plan (checklist current)
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Fire blanket in Kitchen
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Evacuation plans in every room at each exit
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Fire Drill roster table and report up to date
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Smoke Detectors - report up to date
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Notes for Fire
First Aid
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Personnel are appropriately trained and appointed
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Names of the sites First Aid officers are displayed
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First Aid Kits are sufficient, readily accessible, inspected and properly stocked
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Site First Aid Stations is appropriately signposted
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Asthma Emergency Kit up to date and correctly stocked and sign posted
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Notes for First Aid
Hazardous Substances
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SDS are current (expire 5 years from issue date) and readily accessible to any person who may be exposed to the substance and emergency personnel<br>
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Hazardous substances signage is adequate for workers, visitors and emergency personnel
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Containers that retain a hazardous substance are appropriately worded, labeled and designed for the task
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Work practices with hazardous substances comply with the manufacturers advice
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Provisions are made for the handling of damaged containers and cleaning spills
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Chemicals kept are on Council's approved chemical list
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Notes for Hazardous Substances
Miscellaneous
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All internal areas are clean and neat
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All external areas are clean and neat
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All Ladders are in good condition
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All ladders have non-slip feet attached and rope on extension ladders are in good condition
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Metal ladders carry a warning not to use them around electrical conductors
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All ladders are stored where they cannot be damaged
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Notes for Miscellaneous
Audit finalisation
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Final Notes
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Select date
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Audit completed by
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Centre Representative sign off